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More One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Here are some more cards that are samples in another of my "Class in the Mail Kits" for my downline who sold a set amount one month.  I have so many ladies in my group earning these now that I can't give them all exactly the same Kits anymore!  These samples all use the same layout and color scheme although the patterns on the Designer Paper pieces are a little different.

All of these cards use the following products - Old Olive Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Large Punch, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack Sale-A-Bration item, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Two Tags Bigz Die, and Sticky Strip.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Birthday Bakery Hostess Level 1 Set plus Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Fox & Friends Set and Something to Celebrate Hostess Level 2 Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Punch Bunch Sale-A-Bration Set and Occasional Quotes Hostess Level 3 Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses A Slice of Life Hostess Level 1 Set and A Word for You Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Tiny Teacup a la carte stamp plus Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses You're a Gem Set and Thank You Kindly Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Cheers to You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses FYI Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Long Fellows Hostess Level 2 Set and A Word for You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses On a Pedestal Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Sweet Summer Sale-A-Bration Set and Fabulous Phrases Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Each month that members of my downline sell a set amount, they earn a "Class in the Mail Kit" from me.  They get all the consumable supplies they need to make 8 cards at an upcoming event of their own.  I also send them several samples so they can use the Sets they have available.

Here's a bunch of cards using the same layout and color scheme sent out as one of the "Class in the Mail Kit" incentives recently.  I just flipped which side of the Designer Paper I used to better match the stamps on each card.

All of these cards use the following products - Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Raven 1/2" Lace Trim, Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Apple Blossoms Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set and Pretty Petals background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses Artistic Etchings Clear-Mount Set, Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set, and En Francais background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses Awash with Flowers Clear-Mount Set, Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set, and En Francais background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses Define Your Life Set, Defining Alphabet Set, and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses Elements of Style Clear-Mount Set and En Francais background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, and Stamping Sponges.

Uses Fast & Fabulous Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set, Occasional Quotes Hostess Level 3 Clear-Mount Set, and En Francais background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses Filled with Love Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Lots of Love Letterpress Plate.

Uses Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set and A Word for You Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block C, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses Great Friend Set and Pretty Petals background stamp plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses I {Heart} Hearts Clear-Mount Set and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses On a Pedestal Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Stamping Sponges, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Post-It Note (for masking).

Uses Party this Way Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Stamping Sponges, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Post-It Note (for masking).

Uses Party This Way Clear-Mount Set and Playful Pieces Hostess Level 3 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Stamping Sponges, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Post-It Note (for masking).

Uses Punch Potpourri Hostess Level 1 Clear-Mount Set, Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set, and En Francais background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

Uses Upsy Daisy Set, A Word for You Clear-Mount Set, and Pretty Petals background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block G, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, VersaMark Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Sponge Daubers, and 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch.

One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Each month that members of my downline sell a set amount, they earn a "Class in the Mail Kit" from me.  They get all the consumable supplies they need to make 8 cards at an upcoming event of their own.  I also send them several samples so they can use the Sets they have available.

Here are several cards using the same layout and color scheme sent out as one of the "Class in the Mail Kit" incentives recently.  It's a simple, fun layout featuring some of our new In Colors.  See how many different looks you can get just by varying the stamps used while still using the same layout and color scheme!

All of these cards use the following products - Poppy Parade Card Stock, Peach Parfait Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, 1-1/4" Square Large Punch, 1-3/8" Square Extra-Large Punch, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside each card.

Uses Artistic Etchings Clear-Mount Set and Great Friend Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, and Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad.  The "rock and roll" technique was used on the medallion image.

Uses Autumn Harvest Set and Grateful Greetings Set plus Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, and Blender Pens.

Uses Cottage Garden Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, and Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad.

Uses Cute by the Inch Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, and In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait).

Uses Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, and In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait).

Uses Fresh Cuts Set plus Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, and In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Peach Parfait).

Uses Greenhouse Garden Set and On Your Birthday Set plus Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad and Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad.

Uses Sweetheart Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B and In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait).

Monkey with Balloons

Here's another card inspired by the color challenge (PPA55) on the Pals Paper Arts blog.  I think the little monkey looks cute floating to the party!  Enjoy!

Uses Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set and Party This Way Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Blender Pens, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

New Catalog Party Stamp Camp Follow-Up

We had lots of fun yesterday at my New Catalog Party Stamp Camp!  I had refreshments including my famous white-chocolate popcorn and lots of door prizes to give out.  The ladies bought much of my retired stuff, but I still have a bunch left!  I'll be posting it on my Retired Sets for Sale page when I return from the Stampin' Up! Convention at the beginning of August.  I also got some orders for new goodies.

Everyone had the chance to make the following 6 cards and could make up to 3 of each if they wanted. 

Uses Fast & Fabulous Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set and Occasional Quotes Hostess Level 3 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Block C, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Curly Label Extra-Large Punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, and Sticky Strip.  Cased from a card I found online somewhere.

Uses Friends Never Fade Set plus Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Rose Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Island Oasis Designer Series Paper, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker, Scallop Oval Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch (formerly Large Oval Punch), Scallop Trim Border Punch, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots.  Cased from a card by Jackie Bottomley.

Uses Artistic Etchings Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Block D, Clear-Block G, More Mustard Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Newsprint Designer Series Paper, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad, Stamping Sponges, Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Top Note Bigz Die, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  Cased from a card I saw online somewhere.

Uses Because I Care Hostess Level 1 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Block B, Clear-Block E, Marina Mist Card Stock, Perfect Plum Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  Cased from a card by Kelly Ward.

Uses Circle Circus Set and Grateful Greetings Set plus Tangerine Tango Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Poppy Parade Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large Punch (formerly Small Oval Punch), 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Crimper, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  Cased from a card by Kim Warne.

Uses Perfect Punches Set and Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Block B, Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Peach Parfait Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait), Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker, 1-3/4" Circle Extra-Large Punch, 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch (formerly Wide Oval Punch), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Gold Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, and Mat Pack.

 

Blue Baby Giraffe

One of my Club Members just became a grandma for the first time!  So, I made this card to send to her.

Uses Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set and Curvy Verses Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Bashful Blue Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink Pad, Scallop Edge Punch, Tag Corner Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Metallic Eyelets, Linen Thread, Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Monkey Baby Card

My cousin's daughter just had her second child, a little girl.  I made this card to send to her along with a baby gift.  Enjoy!

Uses Fox & Friends Clear-Mount Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Certainly Celery Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Lion's Birthday

This is one of the cards I made recently at RAD Weekend at my upline's house.  It would make a very cute birthday card for a little boy.

Uses Fox & Friends, Solid Stripes, and Family Phrases Sets plus Dusty Durango Card Stock, In Colors Textured Card Stock (Dusty Durango), Soft Suede Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Dusty Durango Classic Ink Pad, Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad, Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Top Note Bigz Die, and Stampin' Dimensionals.